Breast Cancer Now Forum

Hi H,   So glad you are feeling more positive today.   With regard to problems getting hold of the BC nurse - ask if you can have their email address.   This is what I did. So whenever I go into panic mode I send an email and the nurse calls me when she gets back to her desk. It works really well for me.   Regards, Ann   ... View more

Also if you put Vascular Invasion in the search box at the top right of this page it looks like there are other threads, not had time to read them though.   Good luck   Ann   ... View more

Here is the link. Hope it works for you. If not - will get back later when I finish work.   http://forum.breastcancercare.org.uk/t5/Appointments-and-waiting-for/Vascular-Invasion/td-p/683741 ... View more

Hello H,   Just wanted to let you know that there is an old thread on here from May 2012 with regard to Vascular Invasion. You will find it under appointments and waiting for test results.   Hope this helps.   Thinking of you.   Ann   ... View more

I have had the all clear and just take anastozole. Always have to declare that I had BC and had a mastectomy and did not need any further treatment other than the tablets. I still have to pay extra though, although I am unsure why. My husband has a heart complaint, so could experience problems but I am hardly likely to catch cancer on holiday am I? Better to be safe than sorry with insurance though. ... View more

Thanks 'poems'. Been keeping my eye on the posts over the last few months just in case I could offer support to someone. Never thought I would be looking for it again myself! Ah well, onwards and upwards  - time to play the waiting game again! Thought I had put that games board away!  xxx ... View more

Hi ThinLizzie, I am so sorry you are still waiting, but it will be best in the long run for the medics to have all the information they need to make the best possible decision. Did you ask the surgeon why he said what he did about a mastectomy? If not, I would get in touch and ask him outright. will be thinking about you. Ann. p.s. remember the wine! ... View more

Will be thinking about you and keeping fingers crossed. ... View more

Good luck for tomorrow. Hope you get good news. Sending hugs ((()))) ... View more

First time I had seen these posts and they have made me smile - so thanks for the bump! I will add my own favourite 'smile time' and hope it comes across ok when written down.I visited my 83 year old mom and told her the news that I have bc. Two hours later I get a call at home and it went something like this: mom: I've just spoken to Kerry, he is going to get you a cat, if you need one. me: why would I need a cat? I've got two already mom: but this is a cold one me: ehhhh? mom: yeah you put it on your head and it stops you loosing your hair. me: (in fits of laughter by now cos the penny has dropped) - ah a cold CAP! (Kerry is a hairdresser!) but the idea of ladies sitting in the onc dept with cats on their heads still has me laughing out loud. ... View more

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Might just be answering my own question here. I am lying here reading through various topics and lo and behold, there is one about aches and pains due to Letrozole! Why did I never even consider this? I am such a twit at times. So what now - just persevere, because I am coping at the moment, or do I some one know its happening. If so, who? Consultant or GP ... View more

Thanks ladies, it's as expected - on my back AGAIN, feeling like a stranded Turtle. Lol. Thought it best to ask though. Got some sleep - up at 4am making tea and toast, but did get back at six for another hour. Talking about sore arms (RevCat) - I have woken up with aching, weak arms ever since mx. Any idea why? Something else I keep forgetting to ask about. Sorry you are not sleeping well Caroline. Hope things improve. ... View more

Hi - I had mx with immediate Tram Flap recon 9 months ago. I am really happy with my 'new' breast. It has a lovely shape and feels good. There is a slightly odd sensation at times, but when I am wearing a bra really don't notice anything unusual. It has taken time to get to this point though. At first it was like something had been stuck on, but that didn't last long. Obviously I have no nipple, which doesn't bother me in the slightest. I don't think I am going to bother with tattooing or anything else (stick on nipples don't appeal). But everyone feels differently about it and you don't have to make the decision on this until you are well and ready to. Good luck. Ann ... View more

When all else fails, wine is definately the answer! Even my medical team agree on that one! The night before my op I was ordered to leave the hospital with my hubby with strict instructions to have two large glasses of wine (no more, no less!) with a meal and return for bedtime at 10pm. It worked a treat and I slept like a log! Which was great cos that was the last time for many a night! Lol. And of course you are worth all the time, money and expertise that's being thrown at you! Don't ever think otherwise. I think that we have to be very proud of and grateful to our wonderful NHS. ... View more

So sorry you are having to go through this. My mantra was 'this too shall pass' and it did! As you know the waiting IS the worst part. Once I was told what I had and when I was getting my mastectomy it strangely became easier to deal with. And don't forget it could well be good news for you. In my thoughts. Ann ... View more

Hi Ladies, Thanks for the advice - not sure I have the nerve to do a wet shave - maybe a year or two down the road like yourself! I never thought about cream - DOH! I am sure they removed a few brain cells when I was in theatre! Regards, Ann ... View more